- Person-centred approach
- Practical coping tools
- Empathic listening
About Mahalia
Dr. Mahalia Hamilton is a counselling psychologist and psychotherapist who aims to make therapy feel practical and humane. She creates a warm, non-judgemental space where people can feel heard and take time to reflect. Dr Hamilton works from person-centred values and focuses on listening with empathy and patience.
She helps people coping with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties and trauma. She also supports people with neurodivergence, low self-esteem, emotional overwhelm, grief and intimacy-related issues. Jealousy and other relationship struggles are included among the concerns she addresses.
Her approach combines problem-focused tools with a steady, accepting therapeutic relationship. Sessions often involve talking through current problems, noticing unhelpful patterns, and practising new ways of responding. She adapts ideas from cognitive behavioural and acceptance-based methods when useful.
Dr Hamilton holds an undergraduate degree in Psychology, a Master’s degree in Person-Centred Experiential Counselling and Psychotherapy Practice, and a Doctorate degree in Counselling Psychology. She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP.
People who meet her can expect calm, straightforward conversation and practical steps they can try between sessions. She aims to work collaboratively, helping each person decide what matters most and how to move forward.
She helps people coping with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties and trauma. She also supports people with neurodivergence, low self-esteem, emotional overwhelm, grief and intimacy-related issues. Jealousy and other relationship struggles are included among the concerns she addresses.
Her approach combines problem-focused tools with a steady, accepting therapeutic relationship. Sessions often involve talking through current problems, noticing unhelpful patterns, and practising new ways of responding. She adapts ideas from cognitive behavioural and acceptance-based methods when useful.
Dr Hamilton holds an undergraduate degree in Psychology, a Master’s degree in Person-Centred Experiential Counselling and Psychotherapy Practice, and a Doctorate degree in Counselling Psychology. She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP.
People who meet her can expect calm, straightforward conversation and practical steps they can try between sessions. She aims to work collaboratively, helping each person decide what matters most and how to move forward.
How her approaches guide online therapeutic work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that reflect their values. It is useful for anxiety, low mood and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, CBT, focuses on spotting thinking patterns and testing them with practical exercises to reduce distress and improve day-to-day functioning.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to choose methods that match the client's goals, needs and preferences. That decision is revisited as progress is made, so the plan can change if something is not helping.
If you are considering online work, check which session formats this therapist currently offers before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit conversations into busy days, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Some formats also use less bandwidth or do not require being on camera, which can suit different situations. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt exercises from ACT and CBT so they work well in remote sessions.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
LGBTGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness Therapy
Experience
5+ years
Credentials
See below
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues might I bring to sessions?
She works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, trauma, self-esteem and ADHD-related challenges.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is warm and non-judgemental with person-centred values. She combines listening and reflection with practical strategies from CBT and ACT when helpful.
How long has she practised?
She has five years of professional experience in counselling psychology and psychotherapy roles.
Where is she based and what credential does she hold?
She practises in the United Kingdom and holds accreditation with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
Sessions are offered to international clients in English.
Which session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify which formats are used.
How are sessions paid for and what do costs look like?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to try therapy?
Choose the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.